living in America have been for 7 years, I suffer panic attacks and I am offered xanax lexapro but no real direction for treating the problem, has this been your experiance?? I just don't think that Doctors either have the time or is that a prescription is$$$ so the more they write the more money they get or?? I am not simply reffering to panic attacks either!
2006-12-07 09:15:16 · 8 answers · asked by sicilyuk 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes. If I had listened to some of the doctors I've seen, I'd be a druged out zombie now.
2006-12-07 09:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you watch TV during the news, you'll see than 98% of the commercials are for drugs. The big pharmaceutical firms spend a lot of money in Washington to get rules/regulations in their favor, especially with HMO's Many times drug makers give doctors perks and benefits based on their prescriptions-- for example, if a doctor writes 100 prescriptions a month for Lexapro, Forest Labs (the maker) will "invite" him to an all-expense paid "medical conference" in Hawaii.
Regarding panic attacks, they think it's cheaper for everyone if they give you drugs, rather than work to treat the issue with therapy. Sad, but true.
2006-12-07 09:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by Sabine É 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think this question has a complex answer. Yes in some cases doctors prescribe too much medication. In some cases patients want a quick fix and push for medication they don't need. A regular doctor is not an expert on mental health. They are also not mind readers and they have limited time to deal with sometimes huge numbers of patients. I think it is very important to ask questions and if you are not satisfied ask again or get a second opinion.
For panic attacks some counseling may be appropriate and very beneficial.
Once again, I think it is very important for patients to be more involved in their own health and to find a doctor that appreciates your input. We all need to take responsibility for being partners.
2006-12-07 10:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by J J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I don't think overdosing on medication is good, unless you are in a mass suicide, but I guess it would be an easy way out of life. I personally have taken many medications and eat lots of breakfast cheese. Cheese is great for the meds. Doctors are scam artists. They'll try to scam you over and the more they write on your prescription, the more money YOU have to pay for however much they write.
2006-12-07 09:23:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jobes J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. The US is on a medicated and drug party. Everyone wants an easy fix, and doctors, who by the way, make money for every prescription they write, are willing to help with that easy fix.
If people learned to care for themselves properly, the need for quick fixes would diminish greatly.
2006-12-07 09:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're free to choose your health care in the US....if you go to a medical doctor, you will receive medication. If you go to a counselor, you will receive counseling. If you go to a shrink, you'll get analysis (and, occasionally, a prescription). If you go to a therapist...same thing, you'll get therapy.
It's incumbent upon the person to do enough basic research to know what field of the health care system to go to.
2006-12-07 09:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree 100%, my wife has a stressful job, she went to the doc, they perscribed some kind of anti-depresent, and gave her no advice on longterm cure or anything.
2006-12-07 09:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by Todd V 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why do you think phamaceutical companies have such high earnings?
2006-12-07 09:20:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋